I received this from Jaguar today

 

Very nice. You might want to redact your address from the PDF (if you care.)

 

It's my office address, which is easily found everywhere.

 

That is really cool!

 

LOL . . . took me about a minute. Very impressive accomplishments with the company you founded, Zach. You deserve to enjoy the spoils.

 

nice! at first I thought you were going to post a hot wheel model..I saw a photo yesterday of a Project 7 hot wheel model they were selling at Walmart haha

 

Thanks, It seems these days that if you are successful people think either you did nothing to earn it, you inherited it or you are a crook.

No one cares about the sacrifices of 60 hour weeks for years,no vacations and earning less than most of your employees.

 

What a great little token of appreciation!

 

Well put! Jealousy seems to be the order of the day in many corners of the world.

Orkney

 

Perhaps that's the initial assumption often made, but for people who've accomplished what you have, I think it quickly turns into nothing but respect. The real tragedy is those who work that hard and never learn how to enjoy the fruits of their labors.

Most of us have to get "old" to learn that.

 

That is very cool!

 

Very impressive and very impressive car options you have there. If you ever have the urge to adopt a 30 yr old fellow entrepreneur , just let me know

One amazing car and being one of the few to own one is certainly going to be something to brag about when you are at the age of 90.

Regards,
Derek Fricke

 

Luckily, I will have the next 40 years to enjoy them.

 

Zach, that is a very nice model an definitely a nice conversation piece to have in your office. Enjoy the Project 7 when it arrives! We'll look forward to the pictures.

Indeed, as others have mentioned, your success is well-earned. The effort it takes to build a large entrepreneurial endeavor from the ground up, including the will to take the risk and put in the hard work, is always impressive and inspiring. Personally, I've always wanted to begin a new venture of my own, but given a successful corporate career, it's hard to make such a "risky" jump with family obligations and the like.

 

Agreed, not sure I would do what I did at my present age. When you are young and have very little to loose you can take the risks. I started my company when I was 26 with a loan from my parents ($28,000). I went to several banks looking for help, when the loan officers finished laughing at me and told me to " Just go out and get a job" I borrowed the money from my folks.

The first few years I earned enough money to pay my rent. Mom made sure I had enough food.

Year three, I made enough money to actually cover my food, shelter and clothing.


I worked 7 days a week/12 hours per day, went to school two nights per week and one Saturday per month(MBA for Scientists/Engineers) and I loved every minute of it.

 

Beauty, I got one too, do you know if the number of the model (on the bottom) matches the production number of the car? have you received your car yet? mine is supposed to arrive at the dealership on Friday. very excited!!

 

I must've missed this, and I don't mean to change the subject of this thread, but given your incredible collection and the fact that I am a budding entrepreneur, I must know what your company is...

 

Not sure. I am traveling and will have to check when I get home. I do know my VIN and it is 056 so not sure if that represents the sequence.

I received a letter on Monday saying that the cars are delayed until Mid January.

Did you check your Vin against W & W to make sure it is indeed on the way??

 

My advice is to do what you know.

My first foray was in the restaurant business, so I convinced a restaurant management company to hire me as a manager. After 9 months I knew this was not for me.

So find something you are passionate about. Then find someone who is willing to pass on the knowledge about the industry, and then get yourself a business plan that makes sense. Key word is "makes sense".

Be prepared to make sacrifices in time and money.

my success was not by being a follower, but by changing up the way business is done.

 

The speedform model says 1 of 250 on the bottom. Pretty sure they all say the same.